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A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

1. GreyFriars

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Mark

4.000.250 ₫

4.800.300 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.5 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Rachel

1.951.090 ₫

2.410.130 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

A narrow alleyway with a gravel path, bordered by a metal fence and a brick building with windows.

3. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.3 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Norman

1.863.685 ₫

2.236.422 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

4. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

1.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Darrell

1.621.513 ₫

1.945.815 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, covered by a white umbrella.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and a small table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with grey tiled backsplash, a black stove, and a grey sofa with cushions.

A hallway with a chandelier, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

5. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Dave

3.226.008 ₫

3.871.209 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

6. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Michelle

1.720.538 ₫

2.064.646 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

A balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.

7. St Nicholas Hotel

< 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Maureen

1.961.413 ₫

2.353.696 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

A storefront with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

8. Star Anglia Hotel

0.8 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Iain

1.883.992 ₫

2.260.790 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, a cash register, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed botanical print on the wall, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.

A dining area with tables set for service, a chandelier, and a large clock on the wall.

9. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jacob

1.677.524 ₫

2.013.029 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

10. Cozy Studio in Colchester - Perfect for Couples

2.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

2.137.768 ₫

4.423.503 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION," wooden beams, a wooden counter, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the street.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Linda

2.671.134 ₫

3.205.361 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A patio with a stone bench, wicker chairs, and a small table.

A brick house with a green door and shutters, a small window, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

15.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jennifer

3.132.755 ₫

3.759.375 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Sharon

2.890.503 ₫

3.468.604 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

14. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.6 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Natasha

3.240.346 ₫

3.888.415 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

15. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

18.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Caroline

1.441.672 ₫

1.730.006 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window with patterned curtains.

16. Noble Goose Rooms

15 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Antony

2.647.785 ₫

3.177.342 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a sunset in the background, and a clear sky.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

17. The Victory at Mersea

12.6 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Aubrey

2.442.132 ₫

2.930.558 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An aerial view of a property with a central building surrounded by manicured gardens, a small pond, and a tent-like structure.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, seating with bar stools, and a menu board.

A spa area with multiple massage chairs, a fireplace, and a wall of bookshelves.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a glass partition, and a seating area with a coffee table.

18. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

18.6 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Katherine

4.934.499 ₫

5.921.399 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, name cards, water bottles, and a clock on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

19. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

5.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Nicholas

1.428.147 ₫

1.713.776 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A traditional room with exposed brick walls, a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, and large windows with curtains.

A quaint cafe with a green door, outdoor seating, and hanging plants.

A bar area with a wine list, a beer tap, and a menu board.

A narrow stone-paved courtyard with a double door entrance, flanked by white walls and black-framed windows.

20. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

15.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Anne-Marie

2.056.532 ₫

2.467.838 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Castle Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 709 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 379 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 28 reviews	View
The Railway Sleeper Lodge	8.6 Excellent 48 reviews	View
Colchester Boutique Hotel	8.6 Excellent 283 reviews	View

Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

Ryegate House Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place parking on street but was not difficult some space by the flat"

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay. Owned by the George Hotel and just opposite but usually much cheaper."

Star Anglia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All very good thanks 😊 plenty of parking spaces"

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect Got to be the best hotel in Colchester by far"

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

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A hallway with a white door, green floor markings, and a wall with black and white posters.

The Minories Galleries

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A collection of ornate antique clocks with intricate designs and Roman numerals.

Hollytrees Museum

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A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.

Colchester Castle Park

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

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A modern building with a unique angular design and large glass windows.

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8.4/10 (7 reviews)

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A historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.

Colchester Town Hall

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

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Lion Walk Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colchester Castle Museum?

Colchester Castle Museum is located in a historic area of Colchester known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 91 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find near Colchester Castle Museum?

Expedia has 91 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Colchester Castle Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colchester Castle Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Colchester Castle Museum.

What can I see and do near Colchester Castle Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Colchester Natural History Museum and Hollytrees Museum. Sights like Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower and Roman Circus House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Colchester Castle Museum hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

3. Ryegate House Colchester

4. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

5. Colchester Boutique Hotel

6. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

7. St Nicholas Hotel

8. Star Anglia Hotel

9. Brook Red Lion Hotel

10. Cozy Studio in Colchester - Perfect for Couples

11. The George of Colchester

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

14. Wivenhoe House Hotel

15. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

16. Noble Goose Rooms

17. The Victory at Mersea

18. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

19. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

20. White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

Ryegate House Colchester

St Nicholas Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel

GreyFriars

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Other attractions near Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Natural History Museum

The Minories Galleries

Hollytrees Museum

Colchester Castle Park

firstsite

Colchester Town Hall

Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Lion Walk Church

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